Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Schedule I - Debt, Future Principal Payments (Detail)

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Schedule I - Debt, Future Principal Payments (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]    
Total $ 6,585,500  
Long-term Debt, Gross 6,585,500 2,185,500
Thereafter 4,520,000  
Parent [Member] | Loans Payable [Member] | Notes - Affiliates [Member]
    
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]    
Total 125,307 [1]  
Debt, Current, Gross   116,171
Long-term Debt (Including Related Parties), Maturities, Repayments of Principal In Year Two and Three 0 [1]  
Thereafter $ 0 [1]  
[1] Based on the total debt balance, scheduled maturities and interest rates in effect at December 31, 2013, our cash payments for interest would be zero because the only debt relates to a global intercompany note entered into by subsidiaries of Cheniere, as discussed below.